On Sun, 15 Jun 2014 21:33:02 -0500, DreadfulBitch
> wrote:

>On 6/13/2014 4:52 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>>> People have been able to take their cell phone numbers with them, even
>>> when they change carriers, for years at this point.
>>>
>> I doubt that if they are moving to another state. It would behoove the
>> person to get a local number. Not all people have unlimited long distance.
>
>I got my cell phone in 2006. Since that time I've lived in 2 different
>states and three different area codes. My cell number has remained the
>same and at this point I can't imagine ever changing it. Too many
>people and businesses have this number. So, it certainly wouldn't
>behoove me to get a local number. What a colossal PITA to get everyone
>up-to-date with my new phone #!
>
>I also remember the days when the "phone company" had to come to your
>home to set up new service. The phone was anchored to the wall. What
>an upgrade it was to finally get modular plugs where you could move your
>phone from room to room if you chose.
>
>These days are nothing like the days when it would behoove someone to
>get a local phone number.

You are correct, it's been several years since it's been necessary to
change cell phone numbers when moving from one area code to another,
with wireless your area code number remains the same regardless which
area code you're in.